Airport · Yamagata, Japan
Yamagata Airport GAJ
18 km from central Yamagata. Live flights, getting to town, car rental and where to stay.
- to the centre
- 18 km
- terminals
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About the airport
Yamagata Airport is in Higashine, about 23 km north of Yamagata city, and serves the whole prefecture. It is a small regional airport: it handled around 223,000 passengers in 2015, far below its peak in the early 1990s. The Yamagata Shinkansen bullet train, opened in 1992, took much of the Tokyo traffic, and today the airport is used mainly by travellers connecting to Osaka, Sapporo or Nagoya.
Terminals
A small two-storey terminal with two boarding gates and a rooftop observation deck, a pleasant spot to wait if you arrive early.
Airlines and destinations
Japan Airlines, J-Air and Fuji Dream Airlines operate here, with flights to Osaka, Sapporo, Nagoya and other Japanese cities; there are no international routes.
Tips
The airport is a fair distance from the city, so factor in the bus ride to Yamagata Station when planning your arrival. For Tokyo, the Shinkansen is usually the more practical choice. With only a few flights a day, confirm the timetable before you travel.
Getting to the city
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal, or can be booked in advance; agree the fare before getting in.
Bus
A shuttle or limousine bus connects the airport with the centre of Yamagata, timed around flights.
Airport map
Terminal
A single, small terminal building, with arrivals and departures under the same roof. It is a small regional airport with limited scheduled flights.
Yamagata
Things to do in Yamagata
Yamagata, in a mountain-ringed valley, is known for hot springs, cherries and a cliffside temple.
Frequently asked questions
How far is the airport from central Yamagata?
Yamagata Airport airport is about 18 km from central Yamagata.
How do I get from the airport to central Yamagata?
From Yamagata Airport airport you can take Taxi and Bus. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
How many terminals does Yamagata Airport airport have?
Yamagata Airport has one terminal: Terminal.
Landing in Yamagata?
Book your car and your stay before you arrive: more choice and better prices.
Photo credits
- Yamagata Airport: 663highland, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Yamadera: Cp9asngf, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons